The death scream at 2:02 in this video review is freaking hilarious. I personally think this game deserves a 5 out of 5....but I understand why they gave it a 4. This game is for hardcore fans of this genre only in my opinion. I love this game....this game will probably be 2009 GOTY for me (however I'm only 1/3 of the way through Uncharted 2 so I'm not sure yet if this will beat out Demon's Souls or not for GOTY).
Demon's Souls
Game » consists of 8 releases. Released Oct 06, 2009
Demon's Souls is an action-RPG developed by From Software and released in 2009. It quickly became popular within hardcore circles for its relentlessly steep difficulty level, deep combat system, and unique multiplayer integration.
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The death scream at 2:02 in this video review is freaking hilarious. I personally think this game deserves a 5 out of 5....but I understand why they gave it a 4. This game is for hardcore fans of this genre only in my opinion. I love this game....this game will probably be 2009 GOTY for me (however I'm only 1/3 of the way through Uncharted 2 so I'm not sure yet if this will beat out Demon's Souls or not for GOTY).
Wow, why are we watching G4's reviews, on Giantbomb. I mean, okay video, and I wanted to know how it was, but it's kind of funny.
I shouldn't have to play a game for 4 hours before it suddenly becomes a good game. It doesn't matter how far along she was. Also, you're aware the people who record for video reviews aren't necessarily the people who play the game, right? Its two separate tasks, obviously the person capturing video didn't beat the game." @THE_END: Based on the footage in this "review," she didn't even go beyond world 1-1 and 2-1. I wouldn't pay attention to reviews that are based on 1% of the game. She didn't even mention world tendency side-quests. "
" @THE_END: Based on the footage in this "review," she didn't even go beyond world 1-1 and 2-1. I wouldn't pay attention to reviews that are based on 1% of the game. She didn't even mention world tendency side-quests. "
That makes zero sense. Since when does video review footage = how far the reviewer made it into the game?
" Her voice is pretty fucking irritating if you ask me. "I can't help but agree. And that's barely a review, it's a description of the game. Hardly noted anything positive or negative.
"@teh_pwnzorer said:I shouldn't have to play a game for 4 hours before it suddenly becomes a good game. It doesn't matter how far along she was. Also, you're aware the people who record for video reviews aren't necessarily the people who play the game, right? Its two separate tasks, obviously the person capturing video didn't beat the game. "" @THE_END: Based on the footage in this "review," she didn't even go beyond world 1-1 and 2-1. I wouldn't pay attention to reviews that are based on 1% of the game. She didn't even mention world tendency side-quests. "
I'd have to disagree with you there. Honesty I do not see the point of a review if the person reviewing the game hasn't beaten it.
Besides most games, movies, and books start slow and build up.
" @teh_pwnzorer said:Uh, yeah it does. Would you play through the first 2 chapters of Uncharted 2 and just say, "oh its a pretty good game but the lack of weapon variety and enemies and no puzzles makes this game suck-ish."" @THE_END: Based on the footage in this "review," she didn't even go beyond world 1-1 and 2-1. I wouldn't pay attention to reviews that are based on 1% of the game. She didn't even mention world tendency side-quests. "That makes zero sense. Since when does video review footage = how far the reviewer made it into the game? "
Your review should reflect your ideas about the WHOLE game not a mere fragment of it.
"Wait, so the ONLY complaint was that it's a tough ass game? Seriously? We are at a point in history where a game being difficult is a bad thing? "
This.
Jesus. Morgan Webb does NOT play games for review. Adam doesn't play most of the ones he reviews on the show either, although he certainly does play a lot more of them. They have a team of reviewers who write up the website reviews and write their impressions for the show's writers to make fitting for TV.
Their reviewers are mostly people who are VERY good at video-games, and as such, I don't think that anyone should be taking their feeling of superiority towards Morgan Webb to mean that the review isn't thorough, it's not her that did the work.
I agree with Gahzoo, someone who doesn't finish the game doesn't have the right to review it. I'm not saying X-play didn't finish Demon's Souls, I'm sure they just picked 1-1 and 2-1 for game footage." I shouldn't have to play a game for 4 hours before it suddenly becomes a good game. It doesn't matter how far along she was. "
@Whisperkill
said:Its probably a safe bet that this isn't your thing. Different strokes for different folks." I still DO NOT get how anyone can find this game fun. "
" Only complain this game gets from me is the unintentionally hilarious physics. Kinda breaks the immersion to kill a couple of skeletons to then have them wobble around across your feet like there made of elastic. "Yeah. Here's a though: If they added "weight" to the corpses, they would have to somehow make your character slow down as you move through them.
" @teh_pwnzorer said:Even the rip-off Irate Gamer cheats his way through games if he can't finish them himself--and shows the footage. I never claimed that my statement about not finishing the game was a deductive argument. It was just a sneaky *suspicion*, based on the footage and her not mentioning any deeper elements of the game." @THE_END: Based on the footage in this "review," she didn't even go beyond world 1-1 and 2-1. I wouldn't pay attention to reviews that are based on 1% of the game. She didn't even mention world tendency side-quests. "That makes zero sense. Since when does video review footage = how far the reviewer made it into the game? "
i love how the whole review showed the guy being killed in ridiculous ways again and again.
also
g4tv.com's video streaming thingy is by far the best i've ever seen. its very clear and loads super fast
" Yeah. Here's a though: If they added "weight" to the corpses, they would have to somehow make your character slow down as you move through them. "Or an animation as your character steps over corpses. Like MGS.
@RyanD said:
" wow..... a 2 minute review that said barely anything about the game. x-play..... i think we should see other people.... "@Shadow said:
" That said basically nothing but "hey, you'll probably die a lot" "They still do written reviews, I'm sure that goes more in depth.
" Her voice is pretty fucking irritating if you ask me. "She sounded like a damn news reporter. I couldn't finish the video. G4 is just pandering. They are the Fox news of game reviews. Thanks for posting trash.
" @teh_pwnzorer said:Heh. Now I'm happy that the whole 'step over corpses' animation doesn't happen in Metal Gear Online. Boy would that suck." Yeah. Here's a though: If they added "weight" to the corpses, they would have to somehow make your character slow down as you move through them. "Or an animation as your character steps over corpses. Like MGS.
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